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It seems that cyber security is top of mind for most people across Australia, particularly given large-scale hacks that have targeted major companies like Optus and Medibank in recent history. Unfortunately, many international students have found themselves right in...
The National Anti-Scam Centre has raised an alarm about a significant increase in sophisticated scams targeting Chinese students in Australia, with culprits posing as Chinese police officers to intimidate and swindle students. In August 2023, reported scams of this...
Globalisation, automation and rapidly changing needs mean the future of employment will probably look very different to now. In fact, many current careers won’t exist in the next 10 to 20 years. So, it’s critical that students ask the important question: ‘Will my...
In today’s fast-evolving digital world, cybersecurity and the need to implement stringent measures to prevent information system breaches are more important than ever. In the last few years, cyber attacks have become more common and sophisticated. The Medibank cyber...
The latest Targeting Scams report has revealed Australians lost a record $3.1 billion to scams in 2022. Overseas, new scams are being reported where artificial intelligence (AI) software can copy a person’s voice and use it to gain access to personal information...
Victoria Police have issued a new warning about a scam targeting the Mandarin-speaking community worldwide. While reports of the threat began in 2017, they stopped during COVID-19 restrictions. Now, since international students have begun returning to Australia for...
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Telstra, one of Australia’s telecommunications giants, had accidentally published the data of 130,000 of its customers . Unlike the cyber attacks which have targeted other organisations in Australia recently, including Optus and...
Update as of 1 December 2022: Medibank has confirmed that more stolen customer data has been released on the dark web. Certain reports are suggesting that the hackers have released all files remaining in their possession. In recent weeks, cyber security has been top...
Security science is the fastest-growing field of study in Australia, with the 2021 census revealing a 460 per cent increase in the number of people qualified in the area over the last five years. If you’re unsure about what to study in Australia, why not consider a...